jadedomg Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I like the crane, I have 8053 but this is such a step ahead of it and I don't have 8421 so full steam ahead for buying. I am going to go broke buying what seems every technic set this year. I can't wait. Quote
backbone Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 4 black +ooo+ liftarms used in the windshield 6 of them in 42000 :) Quote
davidmull Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I'm not 100% sold on the crane yet but it does look impressive , I'm not sure why people are talking about 8053, it doesn't even compare to this or 8421, I payed a lot for a misb 8421 last year and it really is a great set and pneumatic s top it off even if the boom drops, I'm kind of with allan on this one that , will it really be worth it if we have 8421, Also yes it has a 3 stage boom but so does 8421, will this new boom be any longer? Yes I will probably still buy this set :) I really want too see 42008 any pics yet??? And Paul said he seen catalogue and it has no pneumatics, so Paul next year look closer and stop giving us panic attacks and u said u would eat ur words too :) would u like salt! Edited January 30, 2013 by davidmull Quote
Jim Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Don't fool yourself David. You know you want it hehe I'm loving it already. Reliving that coming out of the dark ages feeling again Okay, not the more i look at it, the more it starts to look cool/interesting. The front picture helps a lot! Wait till you build this thing. The sheer size of it will blow you away. Quote
skylinedan Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Look's to me like it has two LA's to raise the boom in the picture or is it just a shadow ? This is gonna be my first big buy this year, I can see that all ready, LOL. Any word on the piece count too ? Has to be over 2000 I bet. Dan Quote
davidmull Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Look's to me like it has two LA's to raise the boom in the picture or is it just a shadow ? This is gonna be my first big buy this year, I can see that all ready, LOL. Any word on the piece count too ? Has to be over 2000 I bet. Dan Yes it has 2 large la,s :) 1 la would not lift that mother of a boom :) edit think it looks like 1 now) I'm looking forward too seeing proper pictures of 42008 next :) Don't fool yourself David. You know you want it hehe I'm loving it already. Reliving that coming out of the dark ages feeling again Wait till you build this thing. The sheer size of it will blow you away. Ur rite i do want it ted :) Edited January 31, 2013 by davidmull Quote
Pedro Antunes Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I think this section can be opened... wonder what could be inside Quote
Rishab N Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I think this section can be opened... wonder what could be inside it could be a piston engine Quote
Phantom59 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) That crane is going to take some serious begging (dinner and flowers for a start) Edited January 31, 2013 by Phantom59 Quote
Alasdair Ryan Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 it could be a piston engine That's probably it,I cant thing of any other thing. This is going to take some serious begging (dinner and flowers for a start) I don't think even that is enough. Quote
Rishab N Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) That crane is going to take some serious begging (dinner and flowers for a start) I don't think even that is enough. A couple of diamond and gold rings might do it Edited January 31, 2013 by Rishab N Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) That would be an odd spot for an engine. My guess is that the engine is farther forward, between the yellow 5x11 panels (similar position to 8421). I think the gearbox for the stabilizers is under that panel. Edited January 31, 2013 by dhc6twinotter Quote
jorgeopesi Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 A gearbox for a crab steering wouldn´t be bad but it would be like asking for cyclic and collective in a helicopter . Quote
Matt The Tuba Guy Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Wow, very impressive! On the "LEGO Events" Facebook page, someone said this: "Actual piece count is 2606 parts, based on info at the event. The arm extends to 70 cm, and has articulated steering." 2606 parts?!!! Not too surprising I suppose, considering how huge it is! Last time there was such a huge jump in the (Technic) part number record was 8421! (previous record holder was 8448 with 1437 parts) What i would like to know is how they have made the second boom section extend. in 8421, they used string. Actually, never mind, in the photo of the front, it is possible to see string under the boom, so I assume it will be similar to 8421. So far, the only thing I particularly dislike about it is that the boom is attached too far forward on the rotating part (what IS it called?) Quote
Rishab N Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 That would be an odd spot for an engine. My guess is that the engine is farther forward, between the yellow 5x11 panels (similar position to 8421). I think the gearbox for the stabilizers is under that panel. I think the stabilizers are controlled by the red switch that is right above the 2nd and 3rd axles Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I think the stabilizers are controlled by the red switch that is right above the 2nd and 3rd axles I agree. That's what makes me think the gearbox is under the grey panel. The grey panel is also above the 2nd and 3rd axles. Quote
Rishab N Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I agree. That's what makes me think the gearbox is under the grey panel. The grey panel is also above the 2nd and 3rd axles. Oh I thought you meant the switch was also under the panel. i can be so stupid sometimes But yes I think you are right Quote
TechnicMati Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) From the picture above it seems for me that mini LAs move outriggers of the mobile crane. Edited January 31, 2013 by TechnicMati Quote
efferman Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 wohooo, again a must have and again something to modify whats wrong? the hinge of the boom is too much in front of the uppercarriage i love the lego designers. a perfect set would be boring Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Pic of Service Truck: Nice to see all the green parts! Interesting mix of pneumatics and linear actuators. Looks like the rear stabilizers have two mLAs, the boom has a single LA, and the unfold mechanism uses a small pneumatic cylinder. There are obviously two pneumatic valves. Any ideas what the second valve does? [EDIT: Looks like the upper section of the boom with the hoist is telescopic and is moved in/out by a pneumatic cylinder] It's nice to see a small pneumatic cylinder, but I'm not sure I like a mix of pneumatics and linear actuators. I do like the two steering axles. Definitely a must buy for me! Edited January 31, 2013 by dhc6twinotter Quote
rm8 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) wohooo, again a must have and again something to modify whats wrong? the hinge of the boom is too much in front of the uppercarriage i love the lego designers. a perfect set would be boring Those lazy TLG designers always fail:) here comes the new superhero EfferMAN: improve unimproveable and modify unmodifable! Pic of Service Truck: Nice to see all the green parts! Interesting mix of pneumatics and linear actuators. Looks like the rear stabilizers have two mLAs, the boom has a single LA, and the unfold mechanism uses a small pneumatic cylinder. There are obviously two pneumatic valves. Any ideas what the second valve does? It's nice to see a small pneumatic cylinder, but I'm not sure I like a mix of pneumatics and linear actuators. I do like the two steering axles. Definitely a must buy for me! Fapfapfap8-) Next to the left of service truck - monster truck. I want to motorize it!!!!! Money money come to me! Edited January 31, 2013 by rm8 Quote
dhc6twinotter Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Other thoughts on the Service Truck: Looks like it would have a 4 output gearbox: Boom lift, stabilizers, winch, and compressor. That is a lot to fit in a small chassis like this. Quote
efferman Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 hm, the RC recovery truck looks nice. folding fork and extending boom by pneumatics. Stabilizing swords by two mini LA, lifting the boom by an big LA (right decission) and maybe an compressor. a very cool set Quote
Phoxtane Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Oh, for crying out loud! I can only afford a limited amount of Lego in one time period I'm thinking I'll have to pass over the Grand Prix Racer - a shame, considering all the white parts in that set - and save up for the mobile crane. Maybe I should rob a bank. Quote
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